deadeye ive Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Went out the other day and to say i have now swelled up like the HULK from the reaction to multiple bites would be a understatment I seem to re-call from a topic a long time ago that a avon lady product was the best repellant .........I can't t remember the name ..............However what do you chaps advise ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 The answer is here.....http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=19214 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I have always used tea tree oil , a couple of drops rubbed in your hands then on your face, neck, and hair. It also works abroad on the mosquitos, hope this helps you bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNicholls Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 So which Avon Skin So Soft - Soft and Fresh - product do I get? I have just looked in the wife's Avon book and there are loads of them, body souffle, body wash, hand cream, body serum, creamy body buffer, firm and tone body smoother and something called dry oil body spray to name just some of them, the mind boggles, how could a woman need so many different things. I was hoping it just said, "this is the Avon Skin So Soft jollop that is the mutts nutts for midges" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P03 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 This is gonna sound a little strange.... two slices of toast and Marmite a day works for me. They say you either love or hate it and midges seem to hate it. I go shooting and fishing with the ol' man (who hates Marmite) he gets eaten alive and I get one or two bites at the most.......or maybe I just smell bad P03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me and my lad Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 citronella (sp?) aromatherapy oil can work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 citronella (sp?) aromatherapy oil can work well Not on my ruddy body it doesn't The avon stuff you want is the dry oil body spray in the green bottle, not the pink one. I've just ordered some for the first time after getting more swollen than a swollen thing. Strangely they attacked me with a vengeance and I had bug spray all over me. She didn't and they left her alone. Maybe they take reputation into account before attacking? I'd think twice and I know which buttons NOT to press. :( Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Looked on the Avon site and they are selling it for half price at the moment. Trouble is it's almost £3 for postage. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I use Jungle Formula, the one with deet in it, the other stuff is useless. Also a sheet of Bounce in a pocket will help. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Avon skin so soft ................Yep thats the one Some strange concoctions there fella's ............keep the replies coming in ................On a personal note ...I recently read an article on Badger urine being good in a 2004 edition of country life whilst waiting for the car to be mot'd Quite a normal thing to the ruperts I imagine :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Avon skin so soft ................Yep thats the one Some strange concoctions there fella's ............keep the replies coming in ................On a personal note ...I recently read an article on Badger urine being good in a 2004 edition of country life whilst waiting for the car to be mot'd Quite a normal thing to the ruperts I imagine :( :( Never use badger urine. If you dont want to get TB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 You can buy insect repelant wrist bands from morrisons, last for a week and work well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 DE take hayfever tabs and you will get little or no reaction with swelling and itching. I use Zirtek and Sainsburys are doing two for the price of one at the moment. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 DE take hayfever tabs and you will get little or no reaction with swelling and itching. I use Zirtek and Sainsburys are doing two for the price of one at the moment. LB And with the wife working there I'll get 10% off as well Cheers LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanky Doodle Pigeon Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I've a mate who swears by "Eco Guard" Lotion. From my own experience "Nordic Summer" is very good. Unfortunately it stinks like yak urine, but if your in a hide on your own all day who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer rabbit (r1000) Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 This is gonna sound a little strange.... two slices of toast and Marmite a day works for me. They say you either love or hate it and midges seem to hate it. I go shooting and fishing with the ol' man (who hates Marmite) he gets eaten alive and I get one or two bites at the most.......or maybe I just smell bad :( P03 it's a good job i love it, and i do Avon skin so soft ................Yep thats the one :( Some strange concoctions there fella's ............keep the replies coming in ................On a personal note ...I recently read an article on Badger urine being good in a 2004 edition of country life whilst waiting for the car to be mot'd Quite a normal thing to the ruperts I imagine :yp: Never use badger urine. :o :o If you dont want to get TB. mmmmmmmm..... don't fancy that one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 If you buy online at avon use code: CSEP4 and get £5 off no min. purchase, just make sure your order is £5 or above (ie order 3 pay £1 + £2.95 postage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berthaboo Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 DE take hayfever tabs and you will get little or no reaction with swelling and itching. I use Zirtek and Sainsburys are doing two for the price of one at the moment. i take hay fever tablets and eye drops and nose spray and i got bit on saterday night when i was fishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilimanjaro Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Went out the other day and to say i have now swelled up like the HULK from the reaction to multiple bites would be a understatment :blink: I seem to re-call from a topic a long time ago that a avon lady product was the best repellant .........I can't t remember the name ..............However what do you chaps advise ? sarsons red vinigar mate a couple of drops in your hand rub in has always worked for me. uk and abroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 i`ve heard raw garlic works, the reason being, the garlic is excreted through the skin and the midges dont like it. i dont know if it works, i`ve been told it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 DE take hayfever tabs and you will get little or no reaction with swelling and itching. I use Zirtek and Sainsburys are doing two for the price of one at the moment. i take hay fever tablets and eye drops and nose spray and i got bit on saterday night when i was fishing It doesn't stop you getting bitten berthaboo but does take away 90% of the allergic reaction. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 tie half an onion round your neck...you'll cry all day but its worth it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 sarsons red vinigar mate a couple of drops in your hand rub in has always worked for me. uk and abroad Good god. You'd stink like a bag of chips Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Hi. Does anybody know any that don't stink to high heaven as I am worried that the foxes we are waiting for at the moment will smell anything horrible. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quist Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Avon skin so soft ................Yep thats the one Some strange concoctions there fella's ............keep the replies coming in ................On a personal note ...I recently read an article on Badger urine being good in a 2004 edition of country life whilst waiting for the car to be mot'd Quite a normal thing to the ruperts I imagine Hey mate, I tried taking the p**s out of the Badger. I call him faggot, dwarf zebra and all sorts of stuff but I couldn't get none. What's your trick to getting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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